The new 2022 Ford Ranger is in preorder at the moment. If you want to order it here, you can get your name on the list.
If you are just looking to see what the new Ranger offers, you’ve come to the right place.
This article will walk through some of the major towing specifications and available options for building and buying your own Ford Ranger.
The standard 2022 Ford Ranger towing capacity is 3500 lbs through the bumper. The max towing capacity of the 2022 Ford Ranger is 7500 lbs which can be achieved with the Trailer Tow Package.
Fortunately, the Ford Ranger is not too complex and going through the options and specs should take no time for you at all.
Continue reading to help you choose the right option for you.
*All information was taken either from Ford.com or the 2022 Ford Towing Guide.
Though I tried to make this information as accurate as possible, you should always check your manual or contact your local dealer to determine the appropriate towing capacity of your vehicle and necessary equipment.
Ford Ranger Build Options
Trims
Unlike the Ford F150, the Ranger only comes in three different trim levels. These are the XL, XLT, and LARIAT.
The main differences between these trims are the cosmetic changes that can be made.
All trims come with the same engine.
There is the ability to add a Sport, Black, Chrome, STX, or Splash package but all of these are appearance packages.
The only package that affects the towing capacity is the Tremor package which is only available in the SuperCrew.
Cab Size
The Ford F series come in regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew cab options, but the Ranger only comes in SuperCab and SuperCrew.
Both of these models have two rows and two doors, but the SuperCab can only accommodate 4 passengers while the SuperCrew can hold 6.
Bed Size
There is no long bed option with the Ranger, but there is a 6ft and 5 ft bed.
The short, 5 ft bed comes on the SuperCab and the 6 ft bed comes equipped on the SuperCrew cabs.
Ford Ranger Towing Technology
BLIS with Trailer Coverage
BLIS stands for Blind Spot Information System which has the ability to alert a driver when there is a car in the blind spot, including the area beside a trailer (Ford).
Trailer Sway Control
The Ranger has a built-in detection system that can automatically reduce speed and adjust breaking in the event of rogue trailer sway (Ford).
You can eliminate the risk of trailer sway, however, by distributing weight appropriately in the trailer with a maximum 10% tongue weight (as recommended by Ford).
Engine Specifications
There is only one type of engine available in the Ranger which is the 2.3 L EcoBoost engine with an automatic transmission.
There is a 4×2 and 4×4 version available.
This engine has a maximum hp of 270 and a torque of 310 lb.-ft.
For the 4×2 engines, the Ranger is expected to get 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The 4×4 engines, as expected have worse fuel efficiency at 20 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway.
The Tremor package, however, has the worse performance at 19 mpg for both.
This will only get worse when a trailer is attached to the back of a Ranger.
Towing Capacity Ford Ranger 2022
Without any additional customizations, like the Trailer Tow Package, all 2022 Ford Rangers can tow 3500 lbs.
This is conventional towing through the bumper. Any more weight in a trailer requires the Tow Package.
| Cab Size | Bed Size | Axle Ratio | GCWR (lbs) | Max Trailer Weight | GVWR (lbs) | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight (lbs) |
| SuperCab – 4×2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 8650 | 3500 lbs | 6050 | 1905 lbs | 4145 |
| SuperCab – 4×4 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 8900 | 3500 lbs | 6050 | 1696 lbs | 4354 |
| SuperCrew (Tremor) | 5 ft | 3.73 | 9000 | 3500 lbs | 6050 | 1478 lbs | 4571 |
| SuperCrew – 4×2 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 8750 | 3500 lbs | 6050 | 1818 lbs | 4232 |
| SuperCrew – 4×4 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 9000 | 3500 lbs | 6050 | 2609 lbs | 4441 |
There is no documentation available that lists the GVWR to determine the payload capacity of the basic/standard Ranger.
However, this can be found on the vehicle certification label in the location shown below.
Trailer Tow Package Towing and Payload Capacity
The Trailer Tow Package is a very simple towing package offered with the Ranger. This package does not provide any additional power to the vehicle to increase the towing capacity, but it does allow the truck to accommodate heavier loads.
It adds a trailer hitch and 4/7 pin connector system for proper attachment. With the Trailer Tow Package, all Rangers can tow up to 7500 lbs.
The GVWR of the Ranger with the Trailer Tow package is 6050 lbs and the payload ranges from 1478-1905 lbs.
| Cab Size | Bed Size | Axle Ratio | GCWR (lbs) | Max Trailer Weight | GVWR (lbs) | Payload Capacity | Curb Weight |
| SuperCab – 4×2 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 12150 | 7500 lbs | 6050 | 1905 lbs | 4145 lbs |
| SuperCab – 4×4 | 6 ft | 3.73 | 12400 | 7500 lbs | 6050 | 1696 lbs | 4354 lbs |
| Tremor SuperCrew | 5 ft | 3.73 | 12500 | 7500 lbs | 6050 | 1478 lbs | 4571 lbs |
| SuperCrew – 4×2 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 12250 | 7500 lbs | 6050 | 1818 lbs | 4232 lbs |
| SuperCrew – 4×4 | 5 ft | 3.73 | 12500 | 7500 lbs | 6050 | 1609 lbs | 4441 lbs |
2022 Ford Ranger Towing Capacities Chart from Ford.com
What can the Ford Ranger tow?
With a max capacity of 7500 lbs the Ford Ranger has pretty good towing capabilities and can tow many camper trailers, outdoor recreational vehicles (ATVs/motorbikes), and a wide range of boats.
The Ford Ranger without the Trailer Tow Package can still tow up to 3500 lbs which can accommodate some lightweight camper trailers and other smaller trailer objects and boats.
The key to knowing the actual amount you can tow is to use the GCWR calculation. This requires that you take into account many other factors such as cargo weight and passenger weight.
To make sure you are safely towing, check out How Towing Capacity is Calculated to find directions and a step-by-step guide to calculating the towing capacity at any given time (with a calculator).
Towing Capacity of Ford Ranger by year
| Year | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity |
| 2021 | 3,500 – 7,500 lbs | 1,478 – 1,905 lbs |
| 2021 | 3,500 – 7,500 lbs | 1,478 – 1,905 lbs |
Looking for more details on the towing capacity of a particular year? Check out each article below.
